Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles (born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino theater actor and comedian known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis. He is a talent of Triple A Management and has worked in the GMA Network as a host in the weekly variety show Sunday PinaSaya and an actor in That's My Amboy portraying the role of Tope. As of 2019, he transferred to VIVA Entertainment and joins ABS-CBN.[1]
Jerald Napoles | |
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| Born | Jerald Napoles March 2, 1983 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila |
| Occupation | Theater actor Comedian Television host |
| Years active | 1997–present (Theatre) 2006–present (Television) |
| Agent | Triple A Management/APT Entertainment (2010–2019) Viva Entertainment (2019–present) |
| Known for | Rak of Aegis |
| Relatives | Nestor Napoles (father) Teresita Guillen (mother) |
Personal life
Jerald Napoles finished high school at Florentino Torres High School in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. He had been juggling acting and his studies at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila taking Chemical Engineering, but he eventually had quit college to focus on his passion for performing.
Career
Early years: Theater career
Napoles who loves dancing fell into acting accidentally when his English teacher in high school, Ethel Rocha, ask him if he wants to join the production of a stage play musical. Jesus Christ Superstar was his first taste of theater when he accepted the offer.[2] With the guidance of theater actor Arnold Reyes, Napoles auditioned for Dulaang UP's musical remake of St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos and Tanghalang Pilipino's Noli Me Tangere musical. He also did a song from Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal.[3] Since then, he had worked with almost all professional theater companies in the Philippines. His most popular role on stage was Tolits, the love interest of lead cast "Aileen" (played by Aicelle Santos and Kim Molina), where he alternated with Kapamilya stars Pepe Herrera and Benj Manalo in the hit Pinoy musical Rak Of Aegis.
2010–present: Television career
His role as Jograd in the re-staging of the musical Magsimula Ka gave him the nod into starting his showbiz career in 2010.[2] He became part of Triple A Talent Management when Jojo Oconer, the COO of Triple A, offered him to join their talent pool. He was part of the 2011 reimagining of the classic sitcom Iskul Bukol of TV5 where he played a student-janitor named Itor.[4]
In 2012, following his break in Magsimula Ka, Napoles was cast in the musical Care Divas as Kayla, one of the five transgender Overseas Filipino Workers in Israel — the only straight guy to play one of the transgender divas in the musical's original run.[5] The same year, he was part of the TV5's remake of the epic series Valiente
Napoles got his big theater break in 2014 when he landed the role of Tolits in the comedy-musical Rak of Aegis where he received rave reviews from critics about his performance.[6] He also played a meatier role on television when he transferred to GMA Network with his first project as Macario Sakay in the historical drama series Katipunan.[7]
The following year, Napoles was included as co-host in the weekly variety show of GMA Network entitled Sunday PinaSaya along with Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and the comic duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola.[8] He was also in the cast of My Faithful Husband playing the role of Mars, the gay confidante of the lead character, Emman, played by Dennis Trillo.[9]
For a short period of time, Napoles was among the three "celebrity bluffers" in the season finale of the late-night comedy game show Celebrity Bluff.[10] He became part of the romantic-comedy series That's My Amboy as Tope.[11] He left GMA and returned ABS-CBN at the end of 2019; his first stint in ABS-CBN was in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, where he currently portrays Jimbo Padua, a guest character.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jimbo Padua | ABS-CBN | Supporting role | [12] |
| Love You Two | Harrison Ford Batungbakal | GMA Network | Supporting role | ||
| Inagaw na Bituin | Paul Isagan | Supporting role | |||
| 2017 | Super Ma'am | Esteban Golo | Supporting role | ||
| Impostora | Nimfa's Father | Special participation | |||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Tope | Supporting role | [11] | |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Mars | [9] | ||
| 2013 | Katipunan | Macario Sakay | [7] | ||
| 2012 | Valiente | Domeng | TV5 | ||
| 2011 | Iskul Bukol | Itor | Main cast | [4] | |
| Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Cecile's Henchman | ABS-CBN | Uncredited role | ||
| 2010 | Impostor | Don Manuel's Henchman | Uncredited role | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Simon Valencia | Uncredited role |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All Star Videoke | All Star Laglager | GMA Network | |
| 2016–2017 | Superstar Duets | Contestant | ||
| 2015–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Mainstay | [8] | |
| 2015–2016 | Sarap Diva | Co-host | ||
| 2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Celebrity bluffer |
Drama anthologies
| Title | Year | Episode | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tita Swarding & Betty Love Story |
Tita Swarding | GMA News TV | ||
Rambo & Mira Love Story |
Rambo | ||||
Friends 2 Forever |
Tonyo | GMA Network | |||
| 2014 | The Christopher Villegas Story: Siga Noon, Beki Ngayon |
Geraldine |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #Jowable | Viva Films and VinCentiments | |||
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | CCM Film Productions, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment | Supporting role | ||
| 2017 | Haunted Forest | Regal Entertainment | Supporting role | ||
| Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | N/A | Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema | Supporting role | ||
| Foolish Love | Rey Dela Cruz | Regal Entertainment | Supporting role | ||
| 2016 | Pilot / Camp Assistant | Supporting role |
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Sins of the Wasteland |
The Stranger | Supporting role; short film |
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| 2015 | Tonypet | Quantum Films |
Supporting role |
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Baka Siguro Yata |
Gio | Monoxide Works, Punchkick Productions |
Supporting role |
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| Bojeck | Supporting role |
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| 2014 | Manliligaw | Quantum Films |
Cameo role |
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In Darkness We Live |
N/A | Supporting role |
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The Janitor |
N/A | Supporting role |
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| 2012 | Melodrama Negra |
N/A | Cinema One Originals |
Supporting role |
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Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi |
N/A | Paranomanila Pictures |
Supporting role |
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| 2011 | Le Marquis |
Le Garde du Tarmac | Few, Pathé, TF1 Films Production |
Supporting role |
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| 2010 | Dagim |
Gorio | Cinema One Originals, RSVP Film Studios, Provill |
Supporting role |
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Magkakapatid |
N/A | Cinemalaya Foundation, Quantum Films |
Supporting role |
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| 2009 | Esclaves Des Mers |
N/A | Arte France, Pierre Javaux Productions |
Supporting role; TV movie |
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| 2006 | Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo |
Lito | Cinemalaya Foundation, Red Door Productions |
Supporting role |
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Saan Nagtatago Ang Happiness? |
Tambay | Cinemalaya Foundation, Mediarevolution Film Productions |
Special Participation |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rak of Aegis |
Tolits | PETA |
[6] |
| 2012 | Care Divas |
Kayla | PETA, Repertory Philippines |
[5] |
| 2011 | Noli Me Tangere |
Elias | Tanghalang Pilipino |
[13] |
| 2010 | Magsimula Ka |
Jograd | Spotlight Artist Center |
[14] |
| 2007 | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal |
Itay Zombie | Tanghalang Pilipino |
[15] |
| 2005 | St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos |
N/A | Dulaang UP |
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| 2000 | Jesus Christ Superstar |
N/A | Music Museum Group, Inc. |
External links
References
- Mate, Lanie B. (11 June 2015). "Kahit mukhang brusko at suki ng checkpoint sa mga kanto sumisikat na komedyanteng si Jerald pinag-iinteresan ng GMA". philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Fu, Mr. (9 September 2015). "Jerald Napoles levels up". mb.com. Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Pastor, Pam (10 July 2015). "Jerald Napoles is ready to 'Rak' your world". Inquirer.net. Philippine Inquirer. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Cruz, Marinel R. "'Iskul Bukol' remake: Keempee faces pressure". Inquirer.net. Philippine Inquirer. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Raneses, Kathi (26 April 2012). "Care Divas Come to OnStage at Greenbelt 1". wheninmanila.com. When in Manila. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "PETA closes theater season with "RAK OF AEGIS"". petatheater.com. PETA. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "Katipunan". IMDb.com. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "Marian Rivera, Ai-Ai delas Alas get new TV show Sunday PINASaya". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Carballo, Bibsy M. (10 August 2015). "A different kind of love story". PhilStar.com. Phil Star Global. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Valeza, Karen (25 January 2016). "The continuing rise of Jerald Napoles". mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "'That's My Amboy' presents Matet de Leon, Jerald Napoles, and Kryshee Grengia". Youtube.com. GMA Network Youtube. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "Jerald Napoles joins Ang Probinsyano for his ABS-CBN comeback". Pep.ph. 25 December 2019.
- "NOLI ME TANGERE, The Musical". ticketworld.com.ph. Ticket World. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- Balasbas-Gancayco, Dot Ramos (4 December 2010). "Magsimula Ka brings theater to the masses". philstar.com. Philippine STar. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (8 June 2007). "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah zooms once more starting June 15!". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 4 April 2016.